AKV Army Salute

Good morning! It's New Release Tuesday at Catch the Bug. Today I'm paying tribute to our service people using AKV Army-Salute. The image is colored with pencils and it actually coordinates well with the CS in real life...I always wonder why the colors are different? If you know, please tell me! Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo AKV Army-Salute Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! CS, PTI CS
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Lasting Impressions Piercing Template/Tool, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Spellbinders Die (circle), Foam Tape

Please check our the rest of the DT's adorable creations here. You can also check out Jodie's images in the Bugaboo store...with her wide variety of images and styles, there is truly something for everyone!

Challenges entered:

Corrosive Challenge:  #5 Always Anything Goes
Crafter's Cafe: #241 Anything Goes
Creative Craft Cottage: #129 Make it Masculine

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug February Color Challenge

Good morning! We have a new challenge for you at Catch the Bug, check out the color palette:

This fun image has been printed in my stash and just waiting to be colored...I thought it was perfect for this color combo. I've colored with pencils and kept the papers simple to keep the focus on the image. The sketch is from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Coffee Time-Stop and Smell the Coffee Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI CS
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations and the challenge details here. If you play along, please leave me a comment so I can check out YOUR creation!

Challenges entered:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: #356 Sketch

Crafting Happiness: #36 Anything Goes (Food or Drink)
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge: #487

Dream Valley Challenge: #219 Hand Coloured Image
Krafty Chicks Challenge: #495 CAS
Simply Create Too: #157 Use Red + 1 Other Color

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Humor Me Wednesday

Good morning...it's Humor Me Wednesday at Catch the Bug! 

Holidays for the week are:

February 9th: Pizza Day, Toothache Day

February 10th: Umbrella Day

February 11th: Make a Friend Day, White T-Shirt Day

February 12th: Plum Pudding Day

February 14th: Valentine's Day

I went with Valentine's Day and colored up this adorable little bee! How can you not love that smiling little face? I went a bit untraditional with the colors, used a simple layout, and embellished simply with glitter, mini brads, and some die cut hearts. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Bees-Be Mine: Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, Spare Parts Mini Brads, Martha Stewart Glitter

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you! Or...make you laugh!

Challenges entered:

Allsorts Challenge: #558 Add a Heart
Always Fun Challenges: #149 Love/Valentine's Day
CAS on Friday: #173 Love
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: #543 Love/Valentine's
Crafty Cardmakers: #250 Love is All You Need
Crafty Friends: #128 Love/Romance
Cut It Up: #193 Love is in the Air (must include die cuts)
Dream Valley Challenges: #218 Love 10
Get Creative Challenges: #88 Use Hearts
Sweet Stampin': All You Need is Love

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo...Anything Goes

Good morning...it's our November Anything Goes Challenge At Catch the Bug this week! I've used Frame It JJ Coffee; with the cold weather upon us in the Midwest I find myself reaching for a hot drink...I love a Pumpkin Spice Latte!

JJ is colored with pencils and I've paired her with some fun patterned paper from my stash. I kept it simple and embellished with a snippet of ribbon.

Image: Bugaboo "Frame It JJ Coffee" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI CS, Pebbles Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, SU! Ribbon, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details. Also, leave me a comment telling me your go to hot drink!

Challenges entered:

Aud. Sentiments Challenge: #239 Anything Goes, Plus a Sentiment
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: November
Sisterhood of the Crafters: Make it Clean and Simple

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Fall Y'All

Good morning! We have a fun challenge for you at Catch the Bug...this week we challenge you to make a Fall themed card. Sounds good, right?! We have definitely transitioned into fall here in the Midwest. I see the leaves are starting to drop; no raking for me yet, though. Our hearty Maples like to hold onto their leaves...I will be raking when it is good and chilly! LOL

I like to find a sketch challenge for inspiration, but couldn't find one that went with the image I'd chosen, so I went with a simple layout. I've colored the image with pencils and added die cuts and enamel dots for embellishing. This one is "mail friendly"...nice and flat! I wanted to bring out the pretty teal in the patterned paper; what do you think of the teal scarecrow's hat and the enamel dots? Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Happy Fall Trio" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Pumpkin Pie CS, PTI Dark Chocolate CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

Please head on over to Catch the Bug to see what the rest of the Design Team have created for you; you are sure to be inspired!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: #362 Make Your Mark
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite Stitching Style (I love the dies that include a stitched pattern on the die cut. Why? Ease of use! You are accomplishing 2 functions with one step...no extra equipment to get out.)
Aud Sentiments Challenge: #237 Halloween/Fall +A Sentiment
Crafty Calendar: October Challenge "Autumn Colors/Halloween"
Make My Monday: #106 Autumn
Shopping Our Stash: #406 "It's Pumpkin Spice Season"
Watercooler Wednesday Challenge: WWC242 Marsha's "All About Occasions" Challenge 

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

New Release Tuesday

Good morning! It's New Release Tuesday at Catch the Bug and these cute daffodils are perfect for your Spring cards. I'm loving the Spring vibe; it's beginning to look like Spring here in the Midwest, but the temps are actually pretty chilly. No worries...it's just nice to see the sun!

I've colored the image with pencils and added a touch of glitter to the watering can, because I like to add it wherever I can...I do love glitter! I've used an older sketch from Sketch Saturday and kept it simple with monochromatic patterned paper. My significant other saw this sitting on the counter after I photographed it and said, "What a pretty card, Honey." How sweet was that? (I really need to make him a card and drop it into his briefcase for a surprise.) Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Daffodil Water Can" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Neenah CS, PTI CS, SU! CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Martha Stewart Glitter in "Sugar Cube", Lil' Inker Designs Die

You can view the rest of the DT's cards here...I always love to see the different creations using the same image! You can view the New Releases here. Remember that New Release images are 50% off for the week. If you make a card with this image, leave me a comment...I would love to take a peek!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: #172 Spring
Allsorts Challenge: #513 Use Yellow
As You Like It Challenges: Favorite Coloring Medium and Why (I prefer pencils. They are easy to use and you can easily add color or take it away with an eraser. You can blend different colors together. They are economical; my $150 tin of pencils has lasted me for years and there are so many colors to choose from! Not sponsored! LOL)
CCEE Stampers: CCEE1913 National Pencil Day!
Crafty Friends: #106 Spring Colors
Crafty Gals Corner: #188 Spring is Here!
Sisterhood of Crafters: Let's Celebrate Spring!
Sketch Saturday: #557 Choose a Past Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Freebie Friday

Good morning! It's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug and this adorable chicken is up for grabs at the Bugaboo store! How cute is he?!

I've colored the image with pencils and paired it with some gingham papers...I like how they have that "homey" vibe. I've embellished simply with a die cut heart. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Kitchen Chicken-Soup" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Neenah CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Pure Poppy CS, Pebbles (red gingham) and Reminisce (yellow gingham) Patterned Papers
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Dies

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here; also, you can grab your freebie here. Leave me a comment if you make a card with this cutie, I would love to see what you make!

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #24 Use a Critter
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite Dies or Stencils...And Why? (I have a few stencils, but always reach for my dies. I like that they are quick and easy. I love their precision for layering and that you can cut extra to "play around" with different combos before deciding on your combination. In particular, I like the stitched dies. Here, I've used my favorite die...the mini stitched heart from Lil' Inker Designs.)
Double "D" Challenges: Gingham

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

New Release Tuesday...Monster Style

Good morning...welcome back to Day 4 of the Monster Birthday Bash at Catch the Bug! Today is New Release Day, plus we have a BINGO card for you to play! Here it is:

I went top left to bottom right: Die Cut (heart), Player's Choice (clean and simple), and Stripes (pink and blue monster). This was really a fun image to color! I used my Prisma pencils and coordinated it with one of my all time favorite patterned papers from Doodlebug (I am getting down to scraps!). I kept the layout super simple and added my signature heart die cut. This one will fit in an envelope and only require 1 stamp...woot woot!

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Neenah CS, SU! Passion Pink CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Die

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here along with the challenge details here. Play along for the chance to win awesome Bugaboo images!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Humor Me Wednesday

Good morning...it's Humor Me Wednesday at Catch the Bug! Specials days this week are:

December 9: Worldwide Candle Lighting Day

December 10: Human Rights Day

December 10: International Animal Rights Day

December 12: National Cocoa Day

December 12: Poinsettia Day

December 15: International Tea Day

December 15: National Cupcake Day

I'm partial to cupcakes (actually most things sweet!) so I went with this adorable unicorn holding a cupcake! She's colored with pencils and I've added some glitter to her eyelids and horn. The CAS sketch is from Paper Craft Crew. Here's my card:

Image: Bugaboo "Birthday Unicorn Set 2" Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Lemon Tart CS, SU! Melon Mambo CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Lil' Inker Designs Dies

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you!

Challenges entered:

Color Crazy Challenge: #49 Anything Goes (with coloring)
Crazy for CAS: #12 Non-Christmas

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

What the Fruit Cake?

Good morning...welcome back to Day 6 of Awkward Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug! Our theme today is "What the FRUIT CAKE?"...make a project using the color scheme below:

Dottie is printed on Cryogen...I just love the subtle sparkle...and colored to match the fruit cake. (Do we have any fruit cake lovers out there? I have never tried it!) I've added a healthy dose of glitter and went all white with the card; the card base is Cryogen and layers are both textured vellum and Cryogen. The sketch is an oldie from Sketch Saturday #374. Here's what I've created:

Image: Bugaboo "Dottie Christmas Shop" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Cryogen White CS, PTI Vellum
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Lil' Inker Designs Dies

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details...play along for the chance to win awesome Bugaboo images! Below is a list of challenges for the week:

Challenges entered:

AAA Cards: Mostly White (CAS)
ABC Christmas Challenge: Y and Z are for? (Z for zero embellishments...I hope glitter doesn't count!)
Cards in Envy: The Spirit of Christmas
Crafty Calendar: It's Christmas Time
Watercooler Wednesday Challenge: Tristan's Feminine "Anything Goes" Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Is THAT an UGLY Sweater or WHAT?

Good morning...welcome back to Day 4 of Awkward Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug! Our theme today is "Is THAT an UGLY Sweater or WHAT?"...pick your favorite sweater and follow the recipe! Here are your choices:
                                         

I actually thought all the sweaters were cute, so I just went with #1...2 Layers, Polka Dots, Color Red. Here's what I've created:

I've colored the adorable chick with pencils, added some googlie eyes, a healthy dose of glitter, and a heart. The sketch is as from Freshly Made Sketches.

Image: Bugaboo "Skinny Bird Candy Cane" Digital Stamp

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Pure Poppy, October Afternoon Patterned Paper

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Googlie Eyes, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Lil' Inker Designs Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details...play along for the chance to win awesome Bugaboo images! Below is a list of challenges for the week:

Challenges entered:

Cards in Envy: The Spirit of Christmas (must fit in envelope for mailing)
CAS on Friday: #147 Make a Christmas Card
Crafty Friends: #98 Christmas
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: #108

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Oldie But Goodie

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Thursday at Catch the Bug and I've made a card to send to my daughter at college...I have always called her "my little monkey"!

The image is colored with pencils and I've added glitter to the balloon. I went clean and simple with the layout using just a strip of patterned paper. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Stamps (not yet in store)
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy CS, PTI Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out Stephanie's creation here...she is sure to inspire you!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Freebie Friday

Good morning! It's Freebie Friday at Bugaboo...that means you can grab this image for free! It doesn't get any better than that!

I have a soft spot for monkeys and this little cutie is no exception; I've colored her with pencils and added some mini brads to her shoes along with glitter to her pompoms and the "S". I've used a simple layout to keep the focus on the image. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Cheer Monkey 1 Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Summer Sun CS, PTI Basic Black CS, PTI Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Mini Brads, Fairy Dust Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please head over the the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations...don't forget to pick up your image too!

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: Anything Goes (with a critter)
Brown Sugar: #268 Back to School
Jo's Scrap Shack: #206 Always Anything Goes with Bugaboo 

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug July Color Challenge

Good morning! We have a Color Challenge for you this Saturday at Catch the Bug...it's bright and summery...love it! Here it is:

Instead of going with patterned paper, I decided to go all white to keep the focus on the image and the colors. I like how it turned out! I've used pencils to color the chick and liberally accented her with glitter. I've matted her with die cuts; the "pinked" edge die cut is textured vellum, like the band. I think the white on white is elegant and a fun change of pace. Card sketch is from Paper Play Sketches. Here's a close-up:

 

Image: Bugaboo "Birthday Bird 01" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, PTI Vellum
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitters in "Sugar Cube" and "Bubble Gum"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details! Play along for the chance to win Bugaboo images!

Challenge details:

Color Crazy Challenge: #29 Anything Goes
Crafty Catz: #380 Party Time
Paper Play Sketches: Sketch #47

Seize the Birthday: Option of "Splatter"

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Freebie Friday

Good morning! It's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug and this cute little monkey is up for grabs at the Bugaboo store!  I love monkeys!

I've colored him with pencils and used one of my simple go-to layouts, embellishing simply with a button.

Image: Bugaboo Birthday Monkey Topper Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and Pure Poppy CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Glue Dot

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here!

Challenges entered:

4 Crafty Chicks: #353 Birthday
AAA Cards: #91 Birthday
Addiceted to Stamps and More: #244 Clean and Simple
The Crazy Challenge: #249 Birthday

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

I like BIG BOOKS and I can not lie.

Good morning! It's Humor Me Wednesday at Catch the Bug; some unusual holidays for this week are:

April 10: National Farm Animals Day, National Siblings Day
April 11: National Pet Day, National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12: National Licorice Day, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 13: National Peach Cobbler Day, National Scrabble Day
April 14: National Dolphin Day, National Pecan Day

LOL Did you know there were so many fun days to celebrate? Since this whole week is National Library Week, I had to go with that!

I couldn't resist making a card for my daughter for this one...she is an avid reader! She doesn't visit the library though; she likes to purchase them, preferably in hardcover...there are stacks of books in her bedroom! The image is colored with pencils and I've used a simple layout accented with buttons. Maybe I will put a gift card inside...she can buy more books!  LOL

Image: Bugaboo Big Books Girl Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Fine Linen CS, Christy Tomlinson Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you! Also, have you checked out the new store? Jodie has been issuing invitations to move your account over. I really do believe that Bugaboo images are amazing, there is truly something for everyone! So many images, so little time.... Have fun creating!

Challenges entered:

Crafting From the Heart: #154 Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog: Time to Celebrate the Little People

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

happy easter

Good morning! I have an Easter card to share today; this image actually has coordinating birthday sentiments but I think it's fun for Easter too! I've colored the image with pencils and accented the dots and her eyelids with glitter. I kept it clean and simple and went with one of my favorite "stand-by" layouts. I've added a sentiment, ribbon, and pearls for embellishment.

I have a tip to share! Sometimes the patterned paper will show through the ribbon; see the right side of the photo, you can see the dots. Now check the left side...no dots!  Simply cut a piece of cardstock the width of the ribbon, add a touch of glue, and slide it under the ribbon. It's a quick and easy fix and makes the finished card look more polished.

Here's a close-up of the finished card:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birthday Suit Birdbrain" Digital Set
Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold CS, Doodle Bug Sweet Spots CS
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, PTI Ribbon, Queen and Co. Pearls
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Punch, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

AAA Cards: #87 Shiny Spring
Crafty Catz: #365 Anything Goes (optional twist of Easter)
Crafty Friends: #55 Animals or Birds
Cute Card Thursday: #472 Easter
Dragonfly Journeys: #89 How Egg-citing!
Little Red Wagon: #388 Egg-cellent!
Mustard Seed: Easter
Ribbon Girl: Anything Goes (use ribbon)
Sweet Stampin': Mellow Yellow

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Chocolate Bunny Birdbrain

Good morning! I have a card to share using one of Faith's adorable Birdbrains. I just love the sayings in this set...this particular one speaks to me!

I've used this week's sketch, #167. There's still time to play along; you can get the details here, along with plenty of inspiration from the DT. I've colored the birdbrain with pencils and added a touch of glitter to her eyelids. I went CAS and added some jelly bean paper as an accent.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Chocolate Bunny Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Dark Chocolate CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Lemon Drop"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Here's more inspiration from the DT...I always love to see what they come up with! I'd love to see what you come up with too!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: Easter #144
The Paper Players: CAS #336

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Birdbrain Balloon

Good morning!  I've got a CAS Birthday card to share using one of my favorite Birdbrains.  Don't you just love his expression?  Kind of how I feel when my birthday rolls around!  LOL

The image is colored with pencils and I've added Glossy Accents to the balloon. Dies are from Lawn Fawn, I love how they add that "extra" touch to the edge. I finished it off with some enamel dots.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Balloon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Hawaiian Shores and Orange Zest CS, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you!

Challenges entered:

Come and Get it Challenges: It's in the Male
Cut It Up: #116 Birthday Cards
Inky Chicks: Happy Birthday
Make My Monday: Birds
Moving Along With the Times: #39 For a Man
Sunday Stamps: Sketch #146

Tuesday Throwdown: Things with Wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Birdbrain Conversation Hearts

Good morning!  I've got a fun Valentine to share using one of Faith's adorable Birdbrains!  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  The sketch is Freshly Made Sketches #274...I thought it was perfect since it really lets the image shine!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Conversation Hearts" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Raspberry Fizz CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone

Please check out this week's FTHS Sketch Challenge, along with the DT's lovely creations...they are sure to inspire you!

Challenge entered:

Freshly Made Sketches: Sketch #274

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela